Comparison

CampusGroups vs GatherUWB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CampusGroups

This app fosters private campus communities for student organizations, departments, and teams. It provides tools for communication, event management, membership tracking, and payments, enhancing student engagement and group leadership.

Highlights
  • Upcoming events
  • Event registrations
  • Campus & group feeds
  • Directory & profiles
  • Chat
  • Attendance tracking
  • Dedicated event app
Features
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CampusGroups is your campus hub and mobile application. It's the app your school uses to bring student life, organizations, events, and services together in one place. Find your people, discover what's happening on campus, get the support you need, and get involved from day one. This is where it all lives. Find your place on campus: Browse student organizations, clubs, and groups that match your interests. Connect with other students, build friendships, and get involved from day one. Events, made easy: See what campus events are coming up, register in a few taps, and never miss what matters to you. Get help when you need it: Access campus resources, services, and support all in one place. Whether it's academic help, financial aid, or student services, the CampusGroups college student app connects you to what your school has to offer. For student leaders: Run your student organization with tools for communication, events, membership, and budgeting. Everything you need is in one place, so you can focus on what actually matters. Key features: • Upcoming campus events and event registration • Campus and group feeds • Student directory and profiles • Chat and campus communications • Campus resources, maps, and links • Attendance tracking with QR Code or Card Reader Learn more at readyeducation.com/campusgroups The CampusGroups Team at Ready Education

About

GatherUWB

Connect with campus life at UW Bothell. Discover and register for events, join student organizations, and communicate with clubs. Stay informed about campus activities and network with fellow students.

Highlights
  • Event registration
  • Join student groups
  • Club communication
  • Campus engagement hub
  • Networking opportunities
Features
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GatherUWB is a hub for engagement opportunities on the UW Bothell campus. Users are able to engage with clubs, student organizations and departments through events and groups. In the app, you can register for events, join groups, and communicate with registered clubs. Stay engaged and up to date on the happenings on the UW Bothell campus and how to network with your peers!

Screenshots

CampusGroups4 screens
GatherUWB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CampusGroups at 4.4 against GatherUWB's 3.0. CampusGroups also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 4) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). GatherUWB's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CampusGroups holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CampusGroups has 5.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of CampusGroups's written reviews are positive against 0% of GatherUWB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CampusGroups versus GatherUWB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCampusGroupsGatherUWB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.3K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews12.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB61 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNovalsys, IncUniversity Of Washington

Customer experience

CampusGroups

All ratings5,316 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative79.0%

GatherUWB

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

CampusGroups

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to register for events
  • Events not showing up correctly
  • App freezing or crashing on launch
  • Login issues and invalid email errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add calendar view for events
  • Improve event registration flow
  • Enhance search and filtering options
  • Provide better notification management

GatherUWB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CampusGroups

No in-app purchases

None

GatherUWB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CampusGroups free?
CampusGroups is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GatherUWB free?
GatherUWB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CampusGroups or GatherUWB?
CampusGroups is rated higher. CampusGroups averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while GatherUWB averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do CampusGroups or GatherUWB have ads?
Neither CampusGroups nor GatherUWB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CampusGroups or GatherUWB?
CampusGroups ships an update every 3 weeks, and GatherUWB every 3 weeks. Most recently, CampusGroups was updated on October 20, 2026 and GatherUWB on October 11, 2026.

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